A Portrait of the Persian Poet, Traveller and Philosopher

This is a comprehensive study of the life of Nasir-Khusraw, one of the foremost poets of the Persian language and a major Ismaili thinker and writer. Celebrated for a poetry that combines art with philosophy, trusted for the details of his travels throughout the Middle East, revered and criticized for his theological texts, he remains one of the most fascinating figures in Islamic history and literature. This volume also includes sections of his work.

Author: Alice C. Hunsberger
ISBN: 9781850439196
Binding: Hardback, 320, Pages
Published Year: 2000
Language: English